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Here’s where and when you can buy the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles

The Xbox Series S and Series X consoles will both be available starting on November 10th, and if you missed out on pre-ordering, you might be able to snag one online on launch day. The Verge reports that due to the pandemic, combined with the high demand for these consoles, retailers like Best Buy and Target are only selling online. That means you won’t be able to walk into a store […]

todayNovember 9, 2020

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Have you noticed the New “Back Tap” feature on your iPhone yet?

Your iPhone got a new button last month, and you may not have even noticed.  No, Apple didn’t sneak into your house and secretly superglue a button onto your smartphone. But it did release iOS 14, the latest version of its iPhone software, which includes a feature called Back Tap. Back Tap adds a fascinating new “button” to your phone that blurs the line between hardware and software. Back Tap […]

todayNovember 5, 2020

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The Mandalorian Season 2 set to give Disney + a Boost

If you haven’t opened your Disney Plus app since The Mandalorian ended in December 2019, you’re not alone. Data from third-party firms, including Reelgood and 7Park Data, shows that while The Mandalorian was a guaranteed hit, Disney Plus has dwindled in interest since January. The streamer has also failed to continuously crack Nielsen’s Top 10 weekly streaming rankings in the United States, which are mostly dominated by shows and films on Netflix. […]

todayNovember 4, 2020

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TikTok ban once again blocked by judge, this time thanks to three influencers

TikTok got another reprieve from the Trump administration’s attempted ban on Friday, as a federal judge in Pennsylvania blocked the government from moving ahead with restrictions that would have effectively shut down the app next month. The judge granted a preliminary injunction against a series of bans by the US Commerce Department that were set to go into effect on November 12th. The bans seemingly would have made the app […]

todayNovember 3, 2020

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Russian hacker group Fancy Bear reportedly targeted state Democratic parties again in repeat of 2016 attacks

A Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear targeted the emails of Democratic state parties in Indiana and California earlier this year as well as progressive think tanks, Reuters reported. The attempts were apparently not successful and were flagged by Microsoft, according to Reuters, with targets that included the Council on Foreign Relations, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the Center for American Progress. The Russian embassy denied the allegations to Reuters, calling […]

todayNovember 2, 2020

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There are four versions of the iPhone12 available – which one is right for you?

First, do you even need an iPhone 12? If you have an iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro, the 2019 models, the experts say you really don't need to upgrade unless something is seriously wrong with your device (and it can't be repaired by Apple). The iPhone 12 range introduces some new technologies, but there's nothing that will drastically change your experience. This also holds true if you have the 2018 iPhone XS […]

todayOctober 29, 2020

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Microsoft’s Head of Gaming hints at TV streaming sticks for xCloud and other fun stuff

Microsoft’s head of gaming and Xbox, Phil Spencer, has hinted that the company is planning TV streaming sticks for its xCloud cloud gaming service. In an interview with Stratechery, Spencer discusses the potential for additional tiers of Xbox Game Pass, which could include a free bundled TV stick to play xCloud games. “I think you’re going to see lower priced hardware as part of our ecosystem when you think about streaming sticks […]

todayOctober 28, 2020

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Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta test has caught the attention of Federal Safety Regulators

The Verge reports that federal regulators are keeping their eye on the rollout of Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” experiment. This week, the automaker began beta testing its latest advanced driver assist software with a select group of customers, and so far, the government is taking a wait-and-see approach. In a statement, a spokesperson for the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would “monitor the new technology closely and will not […]

todayOctober 27, 2020

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Fortnite’s latest Halloween “Fortnightmares” features a J Balvin concert and turns you into a Killer Ghost

Fortnite kicked off its annual “Fortnitemares” Halloween event this week, and this year, you get to play as a killer ghost. In this year’s Fortnitemares mode, the Fortnite island is packed with spooky touches — a foreboding fog can hang over the island, houses have Halloween decorations, and there's even a witch’s hut surrounded by rideable brooms. But the real twist in Fortnitemares happens when you die: after your untimely demise, you’re returned […]

todayOctober 26, 2020

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